Facilities Project Manager

About University at Albany:

Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service engages a diverse student body of approximately 17,900 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.

Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks.

Job Description:

The Facilities Project Manager is responsible for managing capital construction improvement projects from inception through final completion and occupancy.  Duties include, but are not limited to, planning and organizing projects, coordination of the architectural and engineering design process, overseeing and managing the public bidding process, and project implementation. The Project Manager also monitors capital budgets to ensure project expenditures remain within the scope of work.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform technical reviews and analyses of construction related design documents and provide professional comments related thereto.
• Review project designs to confirm adherence with existing UAlbany construction standards and compatibility with existing UAlbany infrastructure.
• Review project designs and coordinate with UAlbany's physical plant, energy office, code administration and other internal units as necessary to ensure that the work is properly planned and coordinated to assure minimal disruption of existing operations during implementation.
• Manage design projects from project program development through closeout.
• Coordinate the assembly of competitive bid specifications in accordance with SUNY Administration and UAlbany procedures.
• Assist Construction Managers with their management of construction projects that utilize both in-house staff and contracted construction forces for the implementation of construction projects.
• Provide general oversight of construction projects managed by the Construction Managers.
• Provide University Project Management support for capital projects administered by SUCF and/or DASNY.
• Provide assistance to the Office of State Purchasing and Contracts for the procurement of consultant and construction contracts. 
• Prepare and review RFQ's (Requests for Qualifications) for professional design consultant services.
• Coordinate consultant contracts for campus design & construction projects and studies.
• Manage outsourced Architectural and Engineering design consultants.
• Provide assistance to the Office of State Purchasing and Contracts department staff on design & construction projects to ensure that consultant and construction contract documents are in conformance with the current purchasing requirements.
• Provide general assistance to the Director in their development of scopes, justifications and estimates for Capital, Alteration and Rehabilitation projects.
• Work with other UAlbany divisions, departments, and outside agencies, to accomplish work assignments.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or other closely related field and five (5) years relevant construction project management experience OR associate degree and ten (10) years relevant construction project management experience.
• Experience dealing with applicable codes, laws, rules and standards regulating design and construction.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous experience working with construction and construction management practices and procedures.
• Ability to interpret construction contract documents.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and other technology skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion and belonging relative to their role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Architecture or Engineering license
• SUNY Experience
• Experience working with SUCF and/or DASNY.
• NYS Building Safety Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer

Additional Information:

Professional Rank and Salary Range: Associate Facilities Program Coordinator, SL4

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Application Instructions:

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• Resume
• Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications
• Contact information for three professional references

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Closing date for receipt of applications: This position will remain open until it is filled.